Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

color-accurate 4k display

sleek, minimalist design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good value pricing

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 1.64 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour The black Black
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3072 x 1920 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H AMD Ryzen 7 5700U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 8 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A5000 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features 66 degrees Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUS
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 15.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, silent keys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 72P -
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